Justin Fields arrived in New York on a two-year, $40 million deal and the considerable burden of succeeding Aaron Rodgers . Saturday evening, however, did not fill anyone with confidence. In the Jets’ 31-12 preseason defeat to the Giants , Fields was 1 of 5 for 4 yards on two series. The offense relied heavily on the ground attack with 13 carries for 55 yards, and Fields’ solitary scramble – a five-yard gain – actually surpassed his passing output. For a fan base eager to be reassured that their new quarterback could shore up the offense, the performance had more questions than answers.

When asked subsequently whether he would play in the last preseason game, Fields did not campaign for extra action. Rather, he shrugged: “That’s not my decision. Ultimately, it’s up to coach.”

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